usually-transmitted
|u-su-al-ly-trans-mit-ted|
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/ˈjuːʒuəli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
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/ˈjuːʒʊəli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
(transmit)
send across
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transmit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transmittere,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'transmittere' transformed into the French word 'transmettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transmit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pass or spread from one to another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
typically or commonly passed from one person or place to another.
The virus is usually-transmitted through direct contact.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 03:27